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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Jun 23, 2022 at 10:00 PM
    Area51Runner

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    Interesting. I'll dig a bit more on that bypass feature.
     
  2. Jun 23, 2022 at 10:03 PM
    Dan8906

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    Basically, it bypasses the cooler until the fluid warms up and thins out and then it starts to run through the rest of the cooler. Suppose to help reach operating temps. But I’m our area, it never really gets that cold so there’s really no reason for it. It’s why I swapped to the 679. And if need be I’ll swap the 699 in during the winter.
     
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  3. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:37 AM
    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    Totally not saying you're wrong. (I'm actually considering bypassing the radiator with my trans cooler too).

    But something to think about. I had a radiator in an F-150 pop because it froze so hard... in Modesto. This was years ago, I'm sure it unlikely to happen again. But definitely think about conditions you may be camping in, not just conditions around where you live. Not sure how much winter camping you do, but a January morning in Tahoe is a completely different thing than a morning in Concord.
     
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  4. Jun 24, 2022 at 9:50 AM
    Dan8906

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    Yeah, it’s why im keeping the 699, and will likely swap it out in the winter (takes 10 mins) or in a pinch, I could just put a piece of cardboard in front of to help it warm up.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2022 at 12:43 PM
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    Swapped the blinker relay for one that stops hyper flash, changed the clips that hold the marker lights so maybe I can keep them both for awhile, swapped the whole front clip a last week and fixed the ac, i mighta said the last two at some point but I don’t remember.


    Now I just need to have it waxed n shit, it needs it.
     
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  6. Jun 24, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    After years of floating ideas on hot water for the ring, I pulled the trigger on a tankless water heater instead of a heat exchanger with engine coolant. It works flawlessly! No more cold dishwashing or showers! ️

    Easily taps into my propane and water tank. Ready for the next field test!

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  7. Jun 24, 2022 at 8:58 PM
    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Hardbrake Hill



    Look out below!
     
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  8. Jun 24, 2022 at 9:54 PM
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  9. Jun 25, 2022 at 6:05 AM
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    CHICAGO FRIENDS!!! So i purchased a second 1st Gen Tacoma yesterday and have to fly out to chicago from salt lake city and drive it back... was wondering if anyone lived near by and would be willing to look over the truck with me and make sure its drive worthy of the 20 hour trip i need to make back :anonymous:

    current set up...@tacoflexx
     
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  10. Jun 25, 2022 at 9:32 AM
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    Most recent update was the camper roof rack with the kayak mounts, not a 4wd but she works constantly.90CF1D4F-19FE-4E9F-AE67-DB80696FE8FF.jpg CDF36C3B-0F51-4121-AB8F-E5BB7ADC8D67.jpg 1E6DA851-65A5-4C8B-BE53-391758DBAC9A.jpg 70C22E06-413C-4501-BD9C-73C6C06FB167.jpg
     
  11. Jun 25, 2022 at 9:35 AM
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    Maybe @Empty_Lord?
     
  12. Jun 25, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Finally done editing and uploading last weekend's trip.

    I'm super new to this shit, so editing takes a bit (a lot) of time, and uploading has been taking forever (need to render in a different format... but I'm learning these things as I go).

    Just stitched it together with the footage I ended up with. I think with time, the videos will improve because I'll start going in with shots I have in mind, instead of just shooting random, and ending up trying to make sense.

    Anyway... here's our Dad's Day trip playlist.

    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu2kN2TIoSgiqwyil_tpNysOHseRAy6ES

    Day 4 Part 1 and 2, I think came out the best... Day 1, 2, 3 were a lot of exploring the area, checking out a 4000 year old Juniper, etc. Day 4 was doing Niagara Rim Trail.
     
  13. Jun 25, 2022 at 2:04 PM
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    Put first coat of rustoleum hammered on my new bumper. Looks like crap, I love it.

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    Did you build that stand specifically for the bumper?
     
  15. Jun 25, 2022 at 2:55 PM
    Jakuku Pahwheenis

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    No it’s one of my sawhorses I built according to Paul Sellers’ model. Look him up if you’re into woodworking.
     
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    I’m a bit out of the way from Chicago. But if you swing it by my buddies glass shop in Schererville I can give it a once over. I’ll likely be there most of my day


    Edit… I read that wrong. Where is the truck?
     
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  17. Jun 25, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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    All back together again. I need to bleed the brakes, put on the tires and take it for a drive.
    I cleaned up the front suspension this last week. I installed new JBA upper ball joints, installed my newly rebuilt and gusseted front knuckles, installed my @goadventuretaco hard lines with brackets and stainless steel brake lines for my Tundra calipers. I replaced the lower ball joints and welded in my @Reh5108 coil bucket gussets and installed a set of new Bilstein struts with OME springs. I had to order new 4wd hub studs to finish it all up.
    I'm working on getting my rig to a better place so I feel confident in taking it where I want it to go.
     
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    Well I was stranded today at the Costco parking lot of hell. Either fuel pump or sending unit, so a nice tow home for me today.... And I have to drive 2+ hours tomorrow for work at noon. Looks like I will be waiting at the parts store tomorrow morning to get the entire assembly. Ugh...
     
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    I've been there brother. Only it was the starter that was the culprit at the Costco gas station. No push starting with the auto.
     
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  20. Jun 26, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    Swapped out rear diff oil, tightened up the bolts on the 3rd member (it has been dripping slightly, 2 of the bolts had room to tighten), diff breather extension mod, and installed the carrier bearing drop that I've put off since my lift. I noticed two things in all this: my carrier bearing is shot and I noticed a potentially loose bolt near my handbrake line/BPV when looking over my pictures after the fact.

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